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HOP ALONG Don’t miss this themed The Wind in the Willows sculpture trail at Anglesey Abbey
11 March SPRING WALK AT GREAT FEN Head into the great outdoors for this Signs of Spring guided walk at the internationally important Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve at Ramsey Heights in Cambridgeshire. Bring binoculars and hand lenses and look out for everything from sky- dancing harriers, wheeling kites, flocks of finches and blossoming wildflowers to busy bees, butterflies and beetles as you explore the peaceful paths. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles long and suitable for adults and children age 10+ (children must be accompanied by a booked adult). Details and booking available online. wildlifebcn.org
Even better, to celebrate Mother’s Day, all mothers and grandmothers go free
during the event weekend! audley-end-railway.co.uk
21-22 March THRIPLOW DAFFODIL WEEKEND & COUNTRY FAIR Run entirely by volunteers in aid of charity, the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Country Fair celebrates an iconic flower of the early spring season: the very embodiment of returning sunshine! Amid the beautiful village setting of Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, you’ll find fun family activities, 100+ stalls, tractor rides, classic car displays, open gardens, dog shows, live music, morris dancing and more. Plus, street food, drinks and plenty of homemade cake to keep you recharged. thriplowdaffodils.org.uk
14-15 March MOTHERS GO FREE AT AUDLEY END ENCHANTED RAILWAY
S pring is finally here! And with it comes a host of exciting events and activities across the region to help us make the most of every moment. After what felt like a particularly long January and a decidedly grey February, the sight of blue skies overhead, sun-bathed daffodils and fresh growth all around us is balm for the soul. And if that isn’t enough, there are the Easter holidays to look forward to, beginning at the end of this month. How will you spend the season?
25 March SPRING GARDEN TOUR AT DOWNING COLLEGE
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a family visit to Audley End Enchanted Railway, which will be launching its brand-new ‘play village’. Designed for toddlers and little ones, it features five themed role-play houses including a cafe, wood workshop, hospital, school and music house. Of course, there’s the enchanted woodland train ride complete with special spring scenes, a Fairy and Elf Walk, the adventure playground and the woodland cafe, which serves hot drinks, lunches and sweet treats.
Soak up the sights and fragrances of trees coming into leaf and woodland blossoms; enjoy plants ‘waking up’ across the borders, beds and woodland; and spot the first bulbs and hellebore flowers. Do all this while learning about Downing’s interesting garden history in this special spring tour led by head gardener Jack Sharp. Booking is
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